City of Hudson, Ohio

Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council Workshop

Jeffrey L. Anzevino, Mayor

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council (Ward 2)

Christopher A. Banweg, Council Member (At-Large)

Michael W. Bird, Council Member (Ward 4)

Patricia L. Goetz, Council Member (Ward 1)

Karen E. Heater, Council Member (At-Large)

Nicole V. Kowalski, Council Member (At-Large)

Skylar J. Sutton, Council Member (Ward 3)

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Marshal Pitchford, City Solicitor & Special Counsel

Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Town Hall

27 East Main Street

Call to Order

Mayor Anzevino called to order the workshop of Hudson City Council at 7:30 p.m., in

accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of Ohio, O.R.C. Section 121.22, and he handed

the workshop over to President of Council Foster, in accordance with Council Rules.

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Present:

Mr. Banweg, Dr. Bird, Mr. Foster, Dr. Goetz, Mrs. Heater, Mrs.

Kowalski and Mr. Sutton

Others & Staff in Attendance: Mr. Sheridan, City Manager; Mr. Griffith, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Hannan,

Community Development Director; Mr. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Financial/Special Projects; Mr.

Kosco, City Engineer; Mr. Leiter, HCTV Production Assistant; Mr. Powell, Assistant Public Works Director;

and Mr. Rapp, Assistant City Engineer.

Correspondence and Council Comments

Mayor Anzevino shared a letter from the Director of the Knights of Columbus regarding the success of the Cold

Weather Clothing Drive that the City of Hudson participated in. He further thanked Cub Scout Troop 3322 for

allowing him to be apart of their assembly this past weekend, mentioned that he was a kick-off speaker on

Friday, January 10 for the 2025 Leadership Hudson class, and stated that the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Troop 91100 is collecting birthday cake items for their Silver Award Project to benefit the Hudson Food Pantry

with items being collected in the lobby at the Hudson Middle School.

Mr. Foster stated that the City received a grant from the Federal Rail Commission for the Hines Hill Grade

Separation Project, and thanked those involved in the application process.

Discussion Items

25-0002

Stow Road Sidewalk Project (SR 303 to Ravenna Street)

Brief Description: Staff would like to discuss the proposed alignment of the

new sidewalk along Stow Road between SR 303 and Ravenna Street. The

City’s consultant GAI will be present to answer any questions.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Location

Exhibit B - Decision Matrix 10-22-24

Exhibit C - Typical Section

Exhibit D - Lets Talk Hudson

Exhibit E - Public Input Form and Letter

Stow Road Sidewalks_GAI Presentation 1-14-25

Mr. Kosco and GAI Consultants presented the proposed alignment of the new sidewalk along Stow Road

between SR 303 and Ravenna Street. GAI stated that they evaluated 4 sidewalk options that included a 5'

concrete option and an 8' asphalt trail option on both the east and west side of Stow Road, and reviewed the

decision matrix for each option. Mr. Kosco stated that staff is recommending Alternate No. 2, which is the 8'

asphalt trail along the west side of Stow Road. Council discussion followed that included design life difference

between concrete and asphalt, resident feedback related to asphalt trail and close proximity to their house,

safety concerns related to asphalt trail, maintenance of asphalt trail, snow removal, and the ability to do a 5 '

asphalt trail.

This matter was discussed.

25-0003

Public Works Facility

Brief Description: The City Manager and our consultant will update and

discuss with City Council the Public Works Facility design, estimated costs,

and options prior to moving forward with the final design of the Public Works

Facility by the consultant.

Attachments:

Public Works COUNCIL PRESENTATION 2025.01.14

Hudson Public Works Presentation Boards

Ms. Nancy Nozik and Mr. Dan Joyce, Brandstetter Carrolll, presented the design and estimated costs for the

new Public Works Facility. Council discussed various topics, including the reasons for the increased office

space, requested justification from the new facility compared to the existing building, the costs associated with

geothermal and solar, and need of constructing a new Public Power building at this time.

This matter was discussed.

25-12

AN AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 99-44, THE CURRENT

BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM, WITH UPDATED

GUIDELINES, STANDARDS, AND LANGUAGE.

Brief Description: An ordinance to amend the current Backflow Prevention

Program with updated guidelines, standards, and language. Since the adoption

of the existing program, various agencies providing backflow guidance have

supplemented relevant information. This suggested amendment encompasses

that information.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 99-44

Exhibit A

Ordinance No. 25-12

Mr. Powell provided background information about the existing Backflow Prevention Program and proposed

updated guidelines for the program. Council discussion followed that included providing a copy of Ordinance

No. 99-44, identifying who requires a backflow preventer, and enforcing the requirement for backflow

preventers.

This matter was discussed.

25-0004

Economic Growth Board Goals for 2025

Brief Description: Economic Growth Board will present 2025 goals for

discussion with City Council.

Attachments:

Staff Memo - Economic Growth Board Goals 2025

Members of the Economic Growth Board presented their goals for 2025. Brief Council discussion followed.

This matter was discussed.

Proposed Consent Agenda for January 21, 2025, Council Meeting

25-0009

A Motion to Acknowledge the Timely Receipt of the December 2024

Monthly Financial Report

Brief Description: Financial summaries are provided each month for

Council’s review.

Attachments:

December 2024 Financial Report

Mr. Sutton noted that HCTV continues to be in the red and asked for information regarding the rate of decline

on the franchise fees.

This Motion was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council meeting.

25-3

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GAI

CONSULTANTS INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR

THE SR 91/TEREX ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT (PID 116929); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

Brief Description: This legislation would retain GAI Consultants Inc. for the

design completion of the SR 91 /Terex Road Improvement Project (PID

116929).

Attachments:

Exhibit - Terex 91 Site Constraint Diagram

SR 91-Terex Int Exhibit

Resolution No. 25-3

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

TMP-7583

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A

CONTRACT FOR THE 10’ TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD

BETWEEN EXECUTIVE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE

AND FOR A SIDEWALK ALONG LAKE FOREST DRIVE BETWEEN

BOSTON MILLS ROAD AND ESSEX ROAD.

Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 10’ trail

along Boston Mills Road starting at the existing trail west of Omni Lake

Parkway and extending east to Lake Forest Drive and a new 5-foot wide

sidewalk along the east side of Lake Forest Drive between Boston Mills Road

and Essex Road. The project will also include the realignment of the

intersection of Boston Mills Road and Lake Forest Drive.

Attachments:

Boston Mills Trail Exhibit

Lake Forest Drive Exhibit

Draft Resolution

Mayor Anzevino asked for an updated cost for the proposed bridge over Lake Forest, and asked if the berm can

be utilized on the bridge on Boston Mills Road in-lieu of building a bridge across Lake Forest. Mr. Kosco and

Mr. Sheridan stated that staff will evaluate this option and return back to Council.

This Resolution was postponed to a future workshop.

25-4

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE VALLEY VIEW CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT WITH THE

LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: Staff was notified that properties abutting a stream at

Valley View Road are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Upon

inspection, it was determined that two failing culverts, measuring 15” and 18”,

are located on private property downstream of the culvert under Valley View

Road. These culverts obstruct water flow during heavy rainfall, contributing to

the flooding issue.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-4

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-5

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE MEADOWOOD LANE CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves replacing two (2) existing culverts

under a private drive called Meadowood Lane. The culverts carry water from

two stormwater management ponds in Village West Subdivision, behind

homes on Prescott Drive and Stratford Road, that flow west across

Meadowood Lane. During heavy rains, the existing culverts are inundated

causing overland flooding of shared use driveway, restricting emergency

vehicle access. The project includes installation of larger culverts and

concrete driveway replacement.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-5

Mr. Sutton requested that the private property justification be added to the Legislation.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-6

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAVENNA STREET STORM

WATER MANAGEMENT POND PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST

AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves modifying and enlarging two (2)

existing ponds located at 2217 Ravenna Street, owned by the City of Hudson,

to provide greater stormwater storage to mitigate flooding to downstream

properties along Ravenna Street.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-6

In response to a question, Mr. Kosco explained that the attached drawing is a general illustration and stated

that a lot split will occur to separate the front and back parcels after the pond's construction.

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-7

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO AND ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL

SEWER DISTRICT (NEORSD) FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE

THROUGH THE NEORSD COMMUNITY COST SHARE

PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAVENNA

STREET STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

IMPROVEMENTS.

Brief Description: The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s

(NEORSD) Community Cost Share Program provides funding to

member communities, like the City of Hudson, for community

specific stormwater management projects. These funds would be used

to reimburse the City for the construction costs associated with the

Ravenna Street Stormwater Management Improvements Project. The

project will reduce flooding to Ravenna Street residences and being

upstream of the Barlow Community Center Dams, it will increase the

benefit to the Downtown properties.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-7

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-8

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE 1900 MIDDLETON ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves installing approximately 258 feet of

storm sewer and concrete catch basins to drain properties on Middleton Road

and Ashley Drive that have overland flooding in the rear of their properties.

Attachments:

Exhibit - Location Map

Resolution No. 25-8

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-9

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR

THE 2025 STORM SEWER AND CULVERT LINING

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST

BIDDER.

Brief Description: This project involves the lining of storm sewers and

culverts in various areas in Hudson.

Attachments:

Resolution No. 25-9

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-10

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY

THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE STATE OF OHIO FOR

2024 DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE TRAINING

REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AND ACCEPTING FUNDS IF

AWARDED.

Brief Description: The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office awards

eligible funding for the purpose of state certified courses or Ohio Fire

Academy (OFA). The City could receive up to $15,000 in grant funding for

eligible firefighter training courses as outlined in the grant requirements.

Attachments:

Staff Report - Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal

2024_Training_Reimbursement_Grant

Resolution No. 25-10

This Resolution was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

Proposed Legislation for January 21, 2025, Council Meeting

24-105

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1206.05 OF THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO NON-CONFORMING

RESIDENTIAL USES.

Brief Description: Land Development Code Amendment to provide greater

ability of existing non-conforming residential properties to rebuild or expand

an existing dwelling on an existing parcel.

Attachments:

LDC Amendment - Section 1206.05(4)(B) Non-conforming residential use

Ordinance No. 24-105

PC Signed Decision

Ordinance No. 24-105 (amended for 12-17-24)

Ordinance No. 24-105 (amended for 1-21-25)

Mr. Hannan stated that additional language was added to clarify non-conforming residential use where the

parcel does not meet the minimum industrial lot size.

Ordinance No. 24-105 was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025,

Council meeting.

25-12

AN AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 99-44, THE CURRENT

BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM, WITH UPDATED

GUIDELINES, STANDARDS, AND LANGUAGE.

Brief Description: An ordinance to amend the current Backflow Prevention

Program with updated guidelines, standards, and language. Since the adoption

of the existing program, various agencies providing backflow guidance have

supplemented relevant information. This suggested amendment encompasses

that information.

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 99-44

Exhibit A

Ordinance No. 25-12

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

25-11

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB CREATION GRANT

PROGRAM GUIDELINES TO REMOVE REFERENCE TO THE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE COMMITTEE

Brief Description: The Job Creation Grant Agreement Program Guidelines

should be updated to remove references to review by the Economic

Development Incentive Committee (“EDIC”).

Attachments:

Job Creation Grant Proposal Staff Report 1.14.2025

Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed Redlines for

EDIC Dissolution

Exhibit A: Hudson Job Creation Grant Program Guidelines - Proposed

Updated Guidelines

Ordinance No. 25-11

Council requested this item be moved to Consent for the January 21, 2025, Council meeting.

This Ordinance was forwarded for further consideration at the January 21, 2025, Council

meeting.

Items to be Added to Future Agendas

Mr. Foster stated that a Proclamation for Random Acts of Kindness and a Proclamation for Catholic Schools

Week will appear on the January 21, 2025, Council meeting agenda.

Dr. Goetz requested a discussion at a future Workshop regarding potential disciplinary action against the

Mayor concerning his behavior following a Council meeting in July 2024.

Adjournment

There being no further discussion, Mr. Foster adjourned the Council workshop meeting at 9:54

p.m.

_______________________________

Christopher W. Foster, President of Council

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Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager, Clerk of Council Pro Tempore

Workshop Minutes prepared by Melissa Raber, Business Operations Manager - Professional Services .

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